Reviewer in ReadingWITH EXERCISES

I. Elements of a Story1. Plot – Is the series of related events that occur in a

story1.1. Introduction – It includes a brief description about

the setting, characters as they interact at the beginning of the story

1.2. Rising Action – The part of the plot where the conflict starts to build up

1.3. Conflict – Is the struggle between two opposing forces.

1.3.1. Social Conflict – The struggle between two or more characters. “The conflict of man against man or against society”.

1.3.2. Physical Conflict - Conflict of man against nature.

1.3.3. Psychological Conflict – Conflict of Man against himself or herself

1.4. Climax – The most exciting part of the story. Is the point wherein the conflict must be solved one way or another

1.5. Resolution – Explains the solution of conflict at the end.

2. Characters – Are the persons or animals that take up a huge part in the story. 2.1. Protagonist – The main characters or the “heroes”

of the story2.2. Antagonist – The anti-hero character or the

“villains” in the story 3. Theme – The basic or the underlying message of the

story.4. Setting – “Where” and “When” the story takes place.

Exercise: Encircle the answer of the correct answer. (11 points)

1. 

The time and location in which a story takes place

A.

Plot

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Conflict

D.

Characterization2. 

There are ___________ kinds of conflict.

A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 53. 

The underlying meaning or main idea of a story is called the ______________.

A.

theme

B.

mood

C.

plot

D.

setting4. Don't judge a book by its cover is an example of

___________.

A.

mood

B.

theme

C.

setting

D.

conflict

5. 

The angle from which the story is told.

A.

camera view

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B.

character view

C.

point of view

D.

none of the above

6. The central, main character of a story is called the ____________.

A.

antagonist

B.

protagonist

C.

antagonize

D.

instigator

7. 

The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called__________?

A.

setting

B.

conflict

C.

character

D.

climax

8. The most exciting part of the story is called the _________.

A.

setting

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. on

C.

climax

D.

rising action

9. What is a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story called?

A.

setting

B. plot

C.

character

D.

conflict

E.

narrator

10. 

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

A. setting

B.

plot

C.

character

D.

conflict

E.

narrator11. 

The character who opposes the main character is called the __________.

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B.

antagonist

C.

dynamic character

D.

static character

B. Read the story below.

Cecilia's Story

Author: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2012

During the course of a lifetime, we all make mistakes. And, often we take for granted what we have thinking that either we deserve what we already have, or believing that we will never need anyone to help or assist us out from under difficult and challenging times. 

Such was the case of Cecilia. 

Cecilia, not her real name, had a great job, a nice house and everything she needed. She was, though, not a kind person for several reasons that became obvious once you got to know her. 

The first thing that became obvious was her lack of compassion for others who were not as fortunate as she was. She would not help anyone, nor would she even begin to express any empathy for anyone's plight. Her view was that they were just plain lazy or that they were not deserving because they had personal problems. 

But, then came the fateful day. Her husband got into financial difficulty, severe difficulty, to the point where he was forced to declare bankruptcy. Now, she found that she was the one who had nothing. 

Now, the tables were drastically turned, and she was

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desperate for help. She also found out that her parents were unwilling to help her but, fortunately for her, his family was willing and able to help them through these difficult times despite the fact that she had shunned them and had excluded them from her life. 

I wish I could give you a beautiful ending to this story of help but I sadly cannot. Even though Cecilia was assisted through challenging times, once over, she reverted to her true self. 

But, this is not the main point of this story. 

The real point is that we all need help somewhere along life's path whether we think we will or not. And, if you are the one giving and helping, just remember this: no matter what happens later, you will always be secure in the fact knowing that you have remained strong and true to assist those that need your help. 

If you move through life helping, caring, forgiving, you will always have you're your own special fan club - it is those who love and respect you no matter if others you have helped may not. Never let others stop you from helping and caring. 

Read the story again to answer the information being asked.

1. Who is the author of the story? ____________________2. Who is the Protagonist of the story?

____________________3. What is the character of Cecilia in the story?

________________4. What is the Theme of the story? _________________5. What is the conflict of the story? ________________6. In what sentence can we find the Introduction?

__________________7. What is the type of Conflict present in the story?

____________________8. What is the mood of the story? ________________

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II. Predicting OutcomesPredicting Outcomes – Is a result based from the evidences given.

Exercise: Answer the following questions. Shade the box of the correct answer.

1. What is the definition of Predicting Outcomes?

 A. determining the meaning of a word B. looking for facts and details C. deciding what will happen next  D. understanding the effect of an event

2. When you are predicting outcomes, it is important to do which of thefollowing?

 A. read the details carefully B. use what you already know  C. look for clues to help you D. all of the above

3. When is it important to predict outcomes?

 A. When reading B. When you make a decision  C. when you are watching a movie D. all of the above

4. Which of the following will help you predict an outcome?

 A. What is going to happen B. Prior knowledge C. The copyright date D. Feelings

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5. What can you look for to help you decide what will happen next in apicture or story?

 A. Letters B. Numbers C. The beginning D. Clues

6. If a person goes to the grocery store and buys a head of lettuce, atomato, a cucumber, and saladdressing, you could predict that the person is going to do which of thefollowing?

 A. The person will bake a cake B. The person is going to set up an aquarium C. The person will eat fish for dinner D. The person will make a salad

7. Which of the following could not be used to predict an outcome?

 A. What you saw happen B. The length of the story  C. Clues D. Prior knowledge

8. What do you look for in a story that has no pictures, to predict theoutcome?

 A. The glossary B. Word clues C. Picture and word clues D. Picture clues

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A. GardenB. SchoolC. MallD. Supermarket

III. Drawing ConclusionsConclusion – Is a decision reached after studying the known facts.

Exercises:

A. Study the facts given then encircle the answer that has an analogous connection between them

1. Shovel, Flower seeds, Hat, Sprinkler , Soil , Gardener

2. Cashier , Saleswoman, Credit Cards, Many People

3. Wrecking Balls, Bulldozer, People Shouting , Fire, Stones

4. Sandy , Happy People, Lighthouses, Clear Waters, Palm Trees

5. Plants , Wild Animals, Hunters , Rivers

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A. MallB. StoreC. HouseD. School

A. Destruction Site

B. Light HouseC. BeachD. Mountains

A. BeachB. ValleyC. ForestD. Savanna

IV. Cause and Effect Cause – Is the reason why an event happened

Effect – Is the result to the cause

Exercise: Answer the following. Complete the table.

Cause Effect

1. War

2. Early Marriage

3. Abortion4. Corruption

5. Overpopulation

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A. PrairieB. ForestsC. DesertsD. Beach